Public Notices 04-20-23
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BRANDY (LEE) BAYGENTS, PLAINTIFF
VERUS
CODY LEE, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 77CH1:06-CV-30
SUMMONS
BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: CODY LEE, 271 Wilburn Taylor Road, Buckatunna, MS 39322 (Last Known
Address)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S)
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT
AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition
at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 15th day of May 2023, in the courtroom of
the Chancery Courthouse of Wayne County, at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and
in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered
against you for the money or things demanded in the complaint or
petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you so
desire.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT, THIS THE 29th DAY OF
MARCH, 2023.
Geary Jackson
Chancery Clerk
Wayne County, Mississippi
(Seal)
By: /s/ Brenda Mills D.C.
JERRY D. SHARP, ESQUIRE, MSB # 101384
Jerry D. Sharp, PLLC
3217 Audubon Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
Telephone 601-425-3000
Facsimile 601-425-3311
Mailto:jerrys@jerrysharplawfirm.com
John 3:16
Publication Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2023
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2009 Kia Spectra Vin no. KNAFE221695627537 to be sold May 18, 2023 at
9:00 a.m., Stacey's Wrecker Service LLC, 919 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS
39367.
Telephone no. 601-735-2008.
Publish: April 13, 20 & 27, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DANIEL E. JONES, PLAINTIFF
VS.
SHANNON H. MAY, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO.: 2021-70
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: SHANNON H. MAY
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by DANIEL
E. JONES, Plaintiff, seeking a Divorce. There are no other Defendants
in this action.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to Kathryn D. Clay Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose address is 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS
39367.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 13th DAY OF April, 2023, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 6th day of April,
2023.
GEARY JACKSON,
CHANCERY CLERK
By: BRENDA MILLS,
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: April 13, April 20 & April 27, 2023
RURAL WATER ASSOCIATIONS INFRACTRUCTURE GRANT (RWAIG) PROGRAM
ENGINEERING SERVICES PROCUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
Clara Water Association requests proposals from qualified firms or
individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for a
project funded by the Mississippi State Department of Health American
Rescue Plan Act: Rural Water Associations infrastructure Grant Program.
You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, by mail or hand
delivered to P.O. Box 134, Clara, MS 39324 (-or-) 81
Buckatunna-Chicora-Clara Rd., Waynesboro, MS 39367, (601) 735-2428, no
later than 11:00 A.M., May 11, 2023.
Selection of an engineer will be based on the criteria established in
this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or
price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit
complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified
engineer. The selected Engineer will provide all engineering services
through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, an local
laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work may include, but is
not limited to, the following: 1) planning services and/or guidance in
selecting a project based on system needs; 2) preparations of plans and
specifications; 3) distribution of bid documents and any addenda to such
documents; 4) assistance in bid openings and preparation of bid
tabulation; 5) assistance in the execution of construction contracts; 6)
holding pre-construction conference; 7) providing construction
management services, including review/approval of payment applications,
preparation of change orders, attendance at regular meetings with
construction contractor, performance of construction observation
including periodic reports to Clara Water Association and 8) assistance
with the project closeout. The final scope of work will be negotiated at
the time of contract execution.
Clara Water Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Clara Water
Association encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and
Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.
Based on the Assistance Listing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds and Part 2 of the US Treasury State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds Compliance and reporting Guidance (v3.0 February 2022)
(Compliance Guide), the following Uniform Guidance provisions apply to
the ARPA/CSLFRF grant award:
* Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions
* Subpart B, General provisions
* Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal
Awards (except 2 CFR 200.204, .205, .210, and .213
* Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements (except 2 CFR 200.305
(b) (8) & (9), .308, .309, and .320 (c) (4)
* Subpart E, Cost Principles
* Subpart F, Audit Requirements
* 2CFR Part 25 (Universal Identifier & System for Award Management)
* 2 CFR part 170 (Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation
information)
* 2 CFR Part 180 (OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide
Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement)
* Executed contracts shall include provisions for Non-Federal Entity
Contracts Under Federal Awards listed in Appendix II to part 200.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with
following language. "Proposal for Engineering Services for MSDH RWAIG
Project. "Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors:
Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project
Knowledge (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be
addressed in detail:
* Qualifications- The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned
to the project;
* Experience- The firm's experience and the projects previously
undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects;
* Project knowledge- Familiarity with Clara Water Association's
infrastructure and regulatory requirements of similar funding programs
Clara Water Association will designate a selection committee to evaluate
each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period
not to exceed (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the
proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned
individuals. Clara Water Association reserves the right to reject any
and/or all proposals. Clara Water Association will award a contract with
the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number
of cumulative points issue by the selection committee and determined to
be the most advantageous to Clara Water Association, all factors
considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other
essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis.
Clara Water Association has the authority to terminate the selection at
any time.
Clara Water Association
Robert Dean, President
Publish: April 20 & 27, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHERINE ANN HORNE, DECEASED
KATHERINE McCULLEN, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 2023-71
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF KATHERINE ANN HORNE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 27th day of December,
2021, by the Probate Court of Gwinnett County, State of Georgia to the
undersigned, Katherine McCullen, Executrix of the Estate of Katherine
Ann Horne, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims
against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for
probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from
the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 6th day of April, 2023
/s/ Katherine McCullen,
Katherine McCullen,
Executrix
Publish: April 20, 27 & May 04, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
LP GAS
BID NUMBER
10441
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bid at the Office
of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro,
MS 39367, until 9:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 for LP Gas, for the
Wayne County School District. The service will run from July 1, 2023
until June 30, 2024. Complete bid specifications may be obtained by
contacting the Office of the Superintendent of Education at
601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
9:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Office of the Superintendent of
Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County News reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid from one
vendor.
The School Board reserves the right to reject and and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Tommy Branch,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: April 20 & April 27, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
BID NUMBER
10442
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bid at the Office
of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro,
MS 39367, until 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 for Gasoline and
Diesel Fuel, for the Wayne County School District. The service will run
from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024. Complete bid specifications may
be obtained by contacting the Office of the Superintendent of Education
at 601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Office of the Superintendent
of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County News reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid from one
vendor.
The School Board reserves the right to reject and and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Tommy Branch,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: April 20 & April 27, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
COMMERCIAL GARBAGE SERVICE
BID NUMBER
10443
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bid at the Office
of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro,
MS 39367, until 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 for Commercial
Garbage Service, for the Wayne County School District. The service will
run from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024. Complete bid specifications
may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Superintendent of
Education at 601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Office of the Superintendent
of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County News reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid from one
vendor.
The School Board reserves the right to reject and and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Tommy Branch,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: April 20 & April 27, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES
BID NUMBER
10444
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bid at the Office
of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro,
MS 39367, until 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 for Automotive
Supplies, for the Wayne County School District. The service will run
from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024. Complete bid specifications may
be obtained by contacting the Office of the Superintendent of Education
at 601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Office of the Superintendent of
Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County News reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid from one
vendor.
The School Board reserves the right to reject and and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Tommy Branch,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: April 20 & April 27, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
BID NUMBER
10445
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bid at the Office
of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro,
MS 39367, until 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 for Pest Control
Services, for the Wayne County School District. The service will run
from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024. Complete bid specifications may
be obtained by contacting the Office of the Superintendent of Education
at 601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
1:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Office of the Superintendent of
Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County News reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid from one
vendor.
The School Board reserves the right to reject and and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Tommy Branch,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: April 20 & April 27, 2023
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. FOR A PERMIT TO DRILL THE GRAHAM
1-16 NO. 1 WELL AT A REGULAR LOCATION AND TO FORCE INTEGRATE ALL
INTERESTS ON AN EXCEPTIONAL 80 ACRE OIL UNIT WITH REGULAR CHARGES, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 163-2023-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners and persons interested in the following described lands in
a proposed exceptional sized and configured 80 acre oil drilling unit in
the Wayne County, Mississippi:
TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Section 1: The S1/2 of the SE1/4, also known as the S1/2 of
Lot 5 and the S1/2 of Lot 6
containing 80 acres, more or less.
Take notice that Venture Oil & Gas, Inc. ("Petitioner") has filed a
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi under Docket
No. 163-2023-D requesting the Board to grant a permit to drill the
Graham 1-16 No. 1 Well ("the Well") at the following estimated regular
surface location:
TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
550' FWL and 1,300' FEL of Section 1
The surface may change due to topographical conditions. The Well will
be drilled to an estimated total depth of 7,500 feet to test the
Washita-Fredricksburg Formation, and all other formations above and
below said formation which may be encountered and to designate
Petitioner as operator of the Well and the unit at the location
described above and to force integrate all interests with regular
charges under Miss. Code Ann SS53-3-7(1), and for such other relief as
set forth in the Petition.
Take notice that the above and foregoing matter will be heard by this
Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 17th day of May, 2023, at 500 Greymont Avenue,
Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and place all
interested parties may appear and contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, which is seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. Failure to so
notify the Board and the Petitioner, shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request a continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt an order concerning the
Petition which may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner,
and will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be
appropriate in accordance with the evidence presented.
DATED this the 14th day of April, 2023.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
Jesse S. New
Executive Director
PETITIONER'S COUNSEL
William F. Blair
BLAIR & BONDURANT, P.A.
Post Office Box 321423
Jackson, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: April 20, 2023
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